Our favorite national holiday approaches. Get ready for a sparkly, Brewgasmic, patriotic weekend. Drink beer for America, y'all. Just do it right and drink some locally crafted brews, kay? Because they're healthier — higher levels of plant estrogens that help strengthen your bones. Brew-off: The Buzzed Home Most Original Home-brew award went to Colleen O'Donnell […]
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Edgy Mama: Helicopter vs. free-range parenting (or somewhere in between)
Are you a “helicopter” or “lawnmower” parent? Or do you identify as a “free-range” or “slow” parent?
Edgy Mama: Grandma was right — bonnets and shirts are the best sun protection
I’m writing this from a sun-drenched island in South Georgia. At the moment, I’m inside, hiding from the midday sun, yet I’m still gooey with sunscreen. Sunscreen that I recently discovered might cause cancer — not prevent it.
Brews News
Beer City Festival by the numbers The inaugural Beer City Fest took place on a sunny Saturday, June 5, at Roger McGuire Green at Pack Square Park. By all accounts, it was a successful celebration for Beer City, USA — lots of excellent craft beer, great music and a convenient fountain, perfect for cooling off. […]
Edgy Mama: The cost of the oil spill for our kids
Our kids understand that we’re trashing the earth. A 2009 poll revealed that one in three of those aged 6 to 11 fears an apocalypse in their lifetimes. Rightly so.
Edgy Mama: The slippery chute of parental hypocrisy
I’m a hypocrite. I do and say things that I don’t want my kids to emulate.
Yay we win, now let’s have a really big party
First: The Beer City title It's time to celebrate, preferably by quaffing a locally brewed beer. Our fair city won the 2010 title of Beer City, USA, for the second year in a row. This year, Asheville gets to be sole holder of the brew crown — unlike last year, when we shared the sobriquet […]
Brews News: New tasting room, summer releases and more
Brewmaster and co-owner Spike Buckowski of Terrapin Brewing Company in Athens, Ga., visited Asheville for American Craft Beer Week. At The Thirsty Monk downtown, he showed off eight of his craft beers plus a cask lager called Boom Shaka Lager. Photo by Anne Fitten Glenn
Female elected officials say to kids, “Let’s Move, Buncombe!”
President Barack Obama’s and First Lady Michelle Obama’s spring break visit to Asheville personally inspired me to eat ribs at 12 Bones Smokehouse (not that I needed an excuse). The first couple’s visit also inspired Buncombe County Commissioner Holly Jones to a healthier, albeit somewhat less tasty, goal.
Edgy Mama: Yes, ma’am, we’re teaching our kids some manners
Manners and proper etiquette were huge topics of conversation in my house growing up — often rising above politics, religion and even football as important discussion fodder.
Brews News: American Craft Beer Week Edition
Moog Filtered Ale hits the stands See the photo accompanying this story? That's Mike Rangel and Doug Riley, both of Asheville Brewing Company, showing off their newest beer, Moog Filtered Ale, which will be released on May 27. I wrangled a preview taste of the Moogie brew, and you pale ale people are gonna love […]
Edgy Mama: Cool, fun things to do with the kids
May seems to jumpstart Western North Carolina’s summer season — what with local festivals happening practically every weekend, tourists appearing in smallish droves, and the winding down of the academic year. Oh, and the Tourists, as in the Asheville Tourists, are back in the ballpark. Which brings me to my topic for this week: cool, […]
Brews News: Celebrating American Craft Beer Week
Big news in craft brews in time for the holiday week, from Craggie, the Wedge, Asheville Brewing, Terrapin and more.
A less-formal side of Biltmore
After years of planning and months of construction, a new Biltmore venue, Antler Hill Village, recently opened to guests and pass holders. This weekend marks its official grand opening. The Village includes new attractions such as an exhibit focusing on Edith Vanderbilt (founder George Vanderbilt's wife), Cedric's Tavern, a bandstand, an outdoor adventure center, an […]
Bob Moog Foundation launches “Moog Filtered Ale”
Asheville Brewing Company and the Asheville-based Bob Moog Foundation are launching a beer named for synthesizer pioneer, Bob Moog.
Edgy Mama: Ms. Jean retires after teaching generations of WNC kids to swim
Raise your hand if you, your kids, or someone you know learned to swim at the Asheville YWCA under the tutelage of Jean Coile and her teaching staff.
Brews News
The Evolution of Green Man Brewing Green Man Brewing has changed owners. "It's going to be the evolution of Green Man," says new owner Dennis Thies. Thies purchased the iconic local brewery just last week from founders/owners Joe and Joan Eckert, after working for them at Green Man. He also worked for Highland Brewing Company […]
Brews News: Evolution of Green Man brewing
Green Man brewing changes owners, home-brewers to compete, students take beer class finals and more.
Poetry to the people
It's time to get your poetry on again — because Asheville's Wordfest wants to bring poetry to the people, all of us, rather than leaving verse in a dusty college closet where it's only accessible to a few. Their slogan is "poetry changes things": Renowned translator Coleman Barks reads at BoBo Gallery last year (top). […]
Edgy Mama: Faking it?
So your kid wakes up and says she feels sick. You take her temp. It’s normal. You look for snot and ask if any other unusual body fluids have been released. You examine her for paleness, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes. None of these are present, but she’s still complaining. Do you send her to school or not?
Brews News: foaming into spring edition
All Go West Fest Beer Tasting tickets Tickets are on sale for the beer tasting event at the new All Go West Festival (West Asheville street fest on Saturday, April 24; see the story in this week's A&E section). Buy them at The Rocket Club for $20. They'll cost $25 the day of the fest, […]